Leave it to the French to take a rough piece of rope and turn it into the chicest casual shoe of this or any summer. Espadrilles look great with everything from denim cut-offs to breezy summer dresses, and they are as light-weight and comfortable as they are cute, which makes them pretty much the perfect footwear for warm-weather outdoor parties. They're not super durable though, so you need to take care of them if you want them to last all the way through summer. Spray them with fabric protector every few wears and spot-clean with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a little soap and water as needed. And keep an eye on the edges of the soles, where the cut rope is most likely to come loose from the rest of the shoe. When that happens, glue it back in place with clear-drying craft glue  even Elmer's works in a pinch  then trim any loose fibers with scissors and work a little extra glue into the top layers of the rope with a toothbrush to stop it from fraying further. Photo Credit: Polyvore